Key Lime Pie Bars (Republican Favorite Recipe)

These key lime pie bars look and taste amazing! Zesty, crunchy, and creamy at the same time – simply delicious! They are very easy to prepare and so delicious – perfect spring-summer dessert! Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 30 squares or 15 graham cracker sheets
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

For the filling:

• 6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 can (14 oz.) condensed milk
• 1 tablespoons lime zest
• ½ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C/ Gas Mark 4. Line a 9 by 9-in. pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil; set aside.
• In a blender/food processor, process the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Next, add the sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt and mix all over again.
• Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
• In the meantime, in a mixing bowl, whisk the cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Pour the condensed milk and combine until incorporated.
• Next, apply the egg yolks, one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then add the lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract beat until well-combined.
• Spread the filling over the crust. Bake for about 17 minutes (be careful – the top shouldn’t brown). Remove and place in the fridge to cool and set for around 3 hours. Slice and serve.

Enjoy!